The mysterious solemnity of okina's dance (walters 95. 236), here performed by two actors, is contrasted by the vigorously comical dance of sambaso. Kogyo has depicted sambaso against a vivid orange background to reflect the energy of his dance. He wears a mask almost identical to okina's except it is black in color. Date: 1898 (Meiji). Place of creation: Japan. Dimensions: height: 25 cm (9.8 in); width: 37.2 cm (14.6 in). Medium: pigments on mulberry paper. Collection: Walters Art Museum. Matsuke Heikichi - Nogaku zue - Walters 95237 (cropped)
